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ⓘ About Russell Thorndike
Russell Thorndike was a published author and English actor. He was well known for his character of Doctor Syn, which was made into a 1937 movie. A 1962 movie (Night Creatures) and 1963 movie (Alias The Scarecrow) also were based on the series. It was also featured in Magical World of Disney episodes. He was a versatile artist and although he did not become as well known as his sister, the Dame Sybil, his first love was for writing. His full biological name is Arthur Russell Thorndike. He was born on February 6, 1885, in Rochester, Kent. His father was recently offered a position at the cathedral there as a canon. He attended St. George’s School as a student and was a chorister as part of the Chapel. He suggested to his sister that they should both try out acting.
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Who is Russell Thorndike?
Russell Thorndike was a published author and English actor. He was well known for his character of Doctor Syn, which was made into a 1937 movie. A 1962 movie (Night Creatures) and 1963 movie (Alias The Scarecrow) also were based on the series.
Which Russell Thorndike series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Doctor Syn series, the earliest of Russell Thorndike's multi-book series: it opens with Doctor Syn (1915) and runs to 7 books across 1915–1944, ending with The Shadow Of Doctor Syn (1944).
How many books has Russell Thorndike written?
Russell Thorndike has 20 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1915 and 2021. 7 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Doctor Syn series with 7 books — and 13 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Russell Thorndike's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Russell Thorndike's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Doctor Syn (1915–1944, 7 books).
How are Russell Thorndike's books organised into series?
This guide splits Russell Thorndike's 20 books into 1 named series and 13 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Doctor Syn (7 books, 1915–1944).